Dog Boarding near Fairfax, VA
There are 27+ dog families near Fairfax, VA looking to exchange dog boarding favors
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Loving families available for dog sitting
Rico
Fairfax, VABreed: Chihuahua
Weight: 15 lbs
Age: 6 years old
Gender: Male
Rico is a 15lb chihuahua mix —he is a spunky loyal lapdog, whose favorite pastime is cuddling.
Mango
Fairfax, VABreed: Labradoodle
Weight: 70 lbs
Age: 5 years old
Gender: Male
Kenji
Fairfax, VABreed: Dachshund
Weight: 15 lbs
Age: Puppy (less than 1 year old)
Gender: Male
I'm Angie, I have an adorable miniature Dachshund Kenji. He's a charming, well-behaved, and potty-trained cutie who loves making new friends - two-legged and four-legged alike! He's obsessed with treats and snuggles, and his favorite activities include playdates, chasing balls, and running wild! The best part? He's bilingual, understanding both Spanish and English. Looking forward to connecting with you and your furry friends for some tail-wagging fun!
Sputnik
Fairfax, VABreed: Silken Windhound
Weight: 40 lbs
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Male
hi! I'm a 23 year old living in northern virgina. My dog is Sputnik. He is shy so I'm hoping to slowly and properly introduce him to other people and dogs to let him know there's nothing is bad - since he loves getting pets and playing with dogs. He lives with two cats peacefully.
Vino
Fairfax, VABreed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Weight: 15 lbs
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Male
Hello! My name is Carla. I love dogs and have been raised with them all my life. I enjoy long walks and usually take my dog to the park every day. I have one dog named Vino; he is super friendly with both humans and other dogs. He loves playing all day long and enjoys treats and cuddles.
Ray
Fairfax, VABreed: Golden Retriever
Weight: 65 lbs
Age: 4 years old
Gender: Male
Our super friendly, energetic, calm after 5 minutes of being a monkey…..our 4yo Golden lives with his pawrents in Fairfax. He is a delight to be with ! Open to / Looking for folks that want to host Ray occasionally / explore pet ownership if they are unsure of the huge commitment. I am considering co-parenting (if there is such a thing) Ray with a like minded family if an opportunity presents within this group. Feel free to DM me. Meeting the family a few times will be mandatory. Thank you.
Leo
Fairfax, VABreed: Goldendoodle
Weight: 10 lbs
Age: 4 years old
Gender: Male
Very friendly. Loves kids. Listens to commands.
Zoe
Fairfax, VABreed: Goldendoodle
Weight: 20 lbs
Age: 4 years old
Gender: Female
Libby
Fairfax, VABreed: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Weight: 30 lbs
Age: 10 years old
Gender: Female
We're a military family who loves to travel. Libby came to us from a puppy mill with severe trauma. She is still more like a house cat and prefers calm, patient energy. She is great with other dogs and is intrigued with cats. She is too nervous and scared to be around children or loud voices.
Zulfi
Fairfax, VABreed: Goldendoodle
Weight: 30 lbs
Age: 2 years old
Gender: Male
Dog mom (I think it says all)
Millie
Fairfax, VABreed: Dachshund
Weight: 10 lbs
Age: 3 years old
Gender: Female
Millie and Moh! 2 gals who love taking it easy, playing and being carried in a bag (her not me!)
Lincoln
Fairfax, VABreed: Shetland Sheepdog
Weight: 15 lbs
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Male
Leo
Fairfax, VABreed: Siberian Husky
Weight: 75 lbs
Age: 4 years old
Gender: Male
Teddy
Fairfax, VABreed: Goldendoodle
Weight: 50 lbs
Age: 6 years old
Gender: Male
Ted would love to have a few non- aggressive pals to play with. He is very easy going and friendly.
Teddy
Fairfax, VABreed: Goldendoodle
Weight: 90 lbs
Age: 6 years old
Gender: Male
Teddy is very friendly to humans, other dogs and pets. He especially loves children. He is generally a very happy dog and has never bitten any person or other dog. He has never shown any aggression and loves to play. He is still a puppy at heart.
Brownie
Fairfax, VABreed: Yorkiepoo
Weight: 5 lbs
Age: Puppy (less than 1 year old)
Gender: Male
Skye
Fairfax, VABreed: Mixed Breed
Weight: 45 lbs
Age: 5 years old
Gender: Female
Milo & Moxie
Fairfax, VABreed: Terrier mix
Weight: 20 lbs
Age: 4 years old
Gender: Male
Breed: Shih Tzu
Weight: 15 lbs
Age: 3 years old
Gender: Female
Hi Everyone! My name is Lisa. I live in Fairfax, very close to Burke. We’ve lived in the area since 2016. Meet our dogs! Both are rescues we have had since they were around one year old. Milo: Milo is a mixed breed from Puerto Rico. He can be a little slow to warm up to new people, but once he knows you, he is very friendly and loyal. Milo is dog selective, but generally gets along with other dogs though it may take a couple days for him to settle. He is medium energy-likes to play, but happy to lounge around too. Moxie: Moxie is a shih tzu from Virginia. She loves everyone and is very low energy. She is the true definition of a lap dog!
Gideon
Fairfax, VABreed: Flat-Coated Retriever
Weight: 50 lbs
Age: 3 years old
Gender: Male
I’m a home body who loves to spend time with Gideon! We play games of hide and seek, find it, catch, and much more. Gideon enjoys playing with other dogs who have the same amount of energy (he has medium/high energy). Wrestle and tug are his favorite games!
Finny
Fairfax, VABreed: Standard Poodle
Weight: 25 lbs
Age: 3 years old
Gender: Male
He’s a wonderful friendly dog!
Watson
Fairfax, VABreed: Golden Retriever
Weight: 30 lbs
Age: Puppy (less than 1 year old)
Gender: Male
Auzzie
Fairfax, VABreed: Cavachon
Weight: 10 lbs
Age: Puppy (less than 1 year old)
Gender: Male
Pepper
Fairfax, VABreed: Mixed
Weight: 20 lbs
Age: 2 years old
Gender: Female
Hi I’m Swatee. My husband and I live with our little puppy Pepper. Pepper is very loving, lives for belly rubs and cuddles. She gets along well with other dogs and is obsessed with humans!
Philippe & Rudy
Fairfax, VABreed: Papillon
Weight: 10 lbs
Age: 2 years old
Gender: Male
Breed: Portuguese Water Dog
Weight: 55 lbs
Age: 4 years old
Gender: Female
Hi! My name’s Jess. I recently relocated from the UK to Virginia with my husband and two dogs Rudy (PWD) and Phil (Papillon). We are experienced dog sitters, I used to be a dog rescue coordinator and have trained both my dogs in agility. Rudy is a retired show dog and won classes at Crufts! We want to go on some trips while we’re in the US so would love to find people to swap dog sitting with.
Lilly
Fairfax, VABreed: Mixed Breed
Weight: 50 lbs
Age: 7 years old
Gender: Female
Gracie
Fairfax, VABreed: Mixed Breed
Weight: 35 lbs
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Female
Hi! We just moved to Fairfax from D.C. with our 10 month old puppy Gracie. She is a terrier mix who is full of energy and loves all friendly dogs and people. We have watched dogs on rover for years prior to getting her and are now looking for care of our own as well as getting Gracie some playmates occasionally!
Cornelia
Fairfax, VABreed: Goldendoodle
Weight: 50 lbs
Age: 3 years old
Gender: Female
Hi, my name is Mae. I live in Fairfax with my 2-year-old energetic goldendoodle named Cornelia. She’s very friendly and loves to cuddle and play with other dogs. I also own two super friendly cats (ages 7 and 3).
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